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Ex Tenebris per Ignem ad Lumen

The Apprentices Association, Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield.
Threads used on Lee-Enfield Rifles
Threads used on rifles from the Lee-Metford up to the SMLE Mark 5, conform to the Enfield Thread Standard. This was a standard set by the Royal Small Arms Factory, due to the fact that no other standards existed. Another contributory factor was that the threads had been "inherited" from previous models of rifle, probably dating back to the Pattern '53. The "Enfield Thread Form" appears not to be consistent, varying between different examples of threads per inch. The forms have been established as far as possible. This work was carried out by the MoD Pattern Room. At the moment there is no intention of publishing the forms, at least not until they have been established beyond reasonable doubt. Not all the threads shown below are "Enfield". With the SMLE Mark VI, came the use of "British Association" threads or BA as they are known. Although now obsolete, tooling for BA threads can still be obtained. Some threads on Enfield rifles are in fact Whitworth form, ie. BSW and BSF. I am indebted to Ian Skennerton, who gave permission to use the component references from his "Small Arms Identification Series". There are bound to be errors in this data, users do so on their own responsibility. Components shown for Rifles No5 and No8 are those that differ from Rifle No4 The Association motto: Ex Tenebris per Ignem ad Lumen - "From darkness, through the fire, into the light". A representation on the process of learning. From the darkness of ignorance, through the fire of education, into the light of knowledge. "Enfieldlock" Contact me Amended 11 July 2004 Amended 25 Aug 2011
Carbine, Magazine Lee Enfield SAIS Ref Thread used D59

Component Screw, swivel piling

Screw, cover breech bolt Screw, band lower Screw, cover backsight

C11 D23 D28

.084dia x 57tpi .181dia x 26-1/3tpi

Screw, cap nose

D26

.1875dia x 33tpi

Remaks MLM Rifle, Marks I & I* For sling swivel moved to lower band Mark I & I* MLM Carbine. MLE Carbine, all marks. Wood Screws Long and short, 1 off each. MLM Carbine. MLE Carbine, all marks. MLM Carbine. MLE Carbine, all marks.

Screw Sight Bed Screw Keeper Stop Nut Screw Nose Cap Screw Swivel Nose Cap Screw Sight Cap Screw Spring Sight Screw, cap nose

Martini-Henry/Enfield (All models) N/A .144dia x 37tpi N/A .114dia x 49tpi N/A .1875dia x 33tpi N/A .181dia x 26-1/3tpi N/A .084dia x 57tpi N/A .144dia x 37tpi Rifle Magazine Lee Enfield D21 .1875dia x 33tpi

Screw, guard trigger front

D48

.25dia x 30tpi

Screw, dial sight

D56

.181dia x 26-1/3tpi

Screw, dial sight pivot

D58

.1656dia x 37tpi

Screw, strap butt plate

D84

.1656dia x 37tpi

Screw, band lower

D05

.181dia x 26-1/3tpi

Screw, extractor

C20

.126dia x 42tpi

Screw, cap backsight

B23

.084dia x 57tpi

Screw, spring backsight

B13

.144dia x 37tpi

Screw, sear

A22

.1745dia x 50tpi

Screw, aperture sight

A19

.1656dia x 37tpi

Screw, spring sight aperture

A18

.1656dia x 37tpi

Screw, ejector

A15

.1656dia x 37tpi

Screw, cut-off

A13

.114dia x 49tpi

Screw, keeper striker

C26

.126dia x 42tpi

Bolt, stock #1

D71

7/16" BSW (14tpi)

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Bolt, stock #2

D72

7/16" BSW (14tpi)

Screw, spring trap butt-plate

D81

.1656dia x 37tpi

Screw, plate butt

D83

Screw, trigger guard back

D49

.144dia x 37tpi

Screw, swivel piling

D60

.181dia x 26-1/3tpi

Striker Screw, bed backsight

C23 B11

.25dia x 30tpi .144dia x 37tpi

CLLE. MLM Rifle & Carbine, all marks. MLE Rifle & Carbine, all marks. CLLE. Squared end. MLM Rifle & Carbine, all marks. MLE Rifle & Carbine, all marks. CLLE. 1.5-in x 18 gauge wood screw. Countersunk-raised head. MLM Rifle & Carbine, all marks. MLE Rifle & Carbine, all marks. CLLE. MLM Rifle & Carbine, all marks. MLE Rifle & Carbine, all marks. CLLE. MLM Rifle, Marks II & II*. MLE Rifle, all marks. CLLE. Also LMR II*, LER I &I* and all Carbines MLM Rifle & Carbine, all marks. MLE Rifle & Carbine, all marks. CLLE. Mark I & I* Mark I & I* Marks I, I* & II Mark I, I* & II MLM Rifle, Mark I & I* MLM Rifle Mark I & I* & Carbine. MLE Carbine. MLM Rifle, Mark I & I*

Screw, head breech bolt Screw, spring cut-off Striker Screw, keeper striker Screw, swivel trigger guard Screw, band lower

Rifle Magazine Lee Metford C16 .25dia x 30tpi A10 .1656dia x 37tpi C22 .25dia x 30tpi C25 .126dia x 42tpi D40 .114dia x 49tpi D19

Screw, band upper Screw windage backsight Mk1 Screw Charger Retaining Screw, backsight bed Screw, Backsight Protector, Top Screw, Backsight Protector, Side Screw Stop Slider Backsight Screw Upper band

D13 Rifle No 1 Mark 1 N/A .125dia x 20tpi double start N/A .126dia x 42tpi N/A N/A N/A Rifle N/A N/A

Also .1745dia x 50tpi for earlier models 2 off. Not listed in SAIS.

096dia x 56tpi 096dia x 56tpi No 1 Mark 5 .096dia x 56tpi .1875dia x 33tpi

Repro versions can use 2BA or 4.5m (non preferred thread) Later examples have larger head and wider slot. 5BA is acceptable substitute. 5BA used on BSA made late production. Whitworth form? Two types: - Domed, wide slot - Flat head, narrow slot. Also longer version for attaching aperture sights. Commercial sources.

Screw, cap, nose, front Screw, extractor retaining

Rifle No 1 Mark III & III* B15 .1875dia x 33tpi A45 .126dia x 42tpi

Striker Screw, striker retaining

A49 A50

.25dia x 30tpi .144dia x 37tpi

Screw, guard, trigger, back

B27

.144dia x 37tpi

Screw, cap, nose, back Screw, piling swivel Screw, butt-trap spring Screw, cap, handguard, front Screw, bayonet grip Screw, backsight protector Screw, cut-off Screw, trigger guard, front Screw, outer band Screw Windage Backsight No1 Screw, sear Screw, ejector Screw, catch,slide,backsight Bolt Bayonet Patt 1907 Screw, dial sight fixing Screw, sling swivel rear Screw, volley pointer fixing Bolt, Stock Bolt Head Screw, cap, backsght Screw, back sight spring Screw, inner band Screw, safety catch spring Screw, Cut-off Screw, axis Screw, nose cap Screw, axis, backsight Screw, stop backsight Screw, backsight spring Screw, catch bolt locking Screw, axis Screw, front band Screw, dial sight fixing Screw, piling swivel Screw, back, trigger guard Screw, front, trigger guard Screw, volley pointer, fixing Screw, fine adjustment. Screw, stop sight Screw, back sight leaf Screw, catch bolt locking Screw, butt-trap spring Screw, blade foresight Screw, guard trigger back Bolt head Screw, foresight guard Screw, band

B14 B17 B49 B20 C09 B33 A36 B28 B11 N/A A39 A37 A20 C4 NA B43 B36 A47 A13 A25 A03

.1875dia x 33tpi .1875dia x 33tpi .1656dia x 37tpi .096dia x 56tpi .1656dia x 37tpi .1875dia x 33tpi .114dia x 49tpi .25dia x 30tpi .1875dia x 33tpi .17dia x 46dia .1745dia x 50tpi .1656dia x 37tpi .1875dia x 33tpi .181dia x 26-1/3tpi .181dia x 26-1/3tpi .1875dia x 33tpi .1656dia x 37tpi 7/16" BSW (14tpi) x 5" .4175dia x 20tpi .1656dia x 37tpi .144dia x 37tpi .1875dia x 33tpi

7BA will substitute OK. Later spares use 3BA Counter sunk m/c screw All marks bar Mark III*

On Mk III only and some re-worked III*. 2 lengths - .205 (obsolescent), .23 current

Different to P14 Also for P14 75-78deg, incl flank angle. Enfield form.

A33 .1656dia x 37tpi Rifle No1 Mark 6 N/A 4BA Rifle No 3 (P14) D09 .096dia x 56tpi C05 .1656dia x 37tpi A07 .096dia x 56tpi A13 .084dia x 57tpi A15 .144dia x 37tpi B05 .12dia x 48tpi* B14 .126dia x 42tpi C03 .1875dia x 33tpi C30 .1656dia x 37tpi C07 .1875dia x 33tpi C15 .25dia x 30tpi C16 .25dia x 30tpi C30 .1656dia x 37tpi D07 .088dia x 36tpi* D15 .084dia x 57tpi D17 .144dia x 37tpi D22 .12dia x 48tpi* C38 .1656dia x 37tpi Rifle No 4 Mark 1, 2, 1/2 B07 4BA E26 4BA C27-30 .4375dia x 20tpi E15 4BA A50 2BA

Very late production (BSA) spares use 2BA Long version available. Differs from previous marks. 1.18 o/all length

Common to SMLE Different to SMLE

Also for SMLE

2.0 o/all length As per B5

Also for Rifle No 5 Also for Rifle No 5

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Bolt, stock Screw, swivel butt Screw, guard trigger front Screw, catch magazine Striker Screw, striker retaining Screw, extractor retaining Screw, swivel, front Screw, ejector

D09 D12 E27 E24 A49 C15 C14 A41 E25

7/16" BSW (14tpi) 2BA 1/4" BSF (26tpi) 4BA 1/4" BSF (26tpi) 4BA 5BA 2BA 3BA

Also for Rifle No 5 Also for Rifle No 5 Also for Rifle No 5 Also for Rifle No 5 Also for Rifle No 5 Also for Rifle No 5 Also for SMLE Also for Rifle No 5 Long version available for securing target aperture sights. AJ Parker product. Also for Rifle No 5.

Screw, spring bolt locking Screw, retaining butt-cap Bolt, stock Screw, bayonet grip Screw adjusting, backsight

E29 3BA Rifle No 5 Mark 1 B03 4BA E08 F13 A07 7/16" BSW 3BA

Lightened version, interchangeable with No4 Unique to the No5, according to SAIS.

Nut, Trigger setting Screw, Clamping, Foresight Screw, Locking, Pull-off Screw, Pressure setting Screw, Trigger setting Screws, Butt plate (2)

Rifle No 8 Mark 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Wood screws 6BA

Screws, Catch, Bolt head, Retaining plate (2) N/A

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